"satisfy" Definition

Definitions for the word "satisfy" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. a.
In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person or a thing); hence, to grafity fully the desire of; to make content; to supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is wished for.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. a.
To pay to the extent of claims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. a.
To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or the like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requite; as, to satisfy a claim or an execution.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. a.
To free from doubt, suspense, or uncertainty; to give assurance to; to set at rest the mind of; to convince; as, to satisfy one's self by inquiry.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. i.
To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desired.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. i.
To make payment or atonement; to atone.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v.
(-ies, -ied) 1 a meet the expectations or desires of. B be adequate. 2 meet (an appetite or want). 3 rid (a person) of such an appetite or want. 4 pay (a debt or creditor). 5 adequately fulfil or comply with (conditions etc.). 6 (often foll. By of, that) convince, esp. With proof etc. satisfy oneself (often foll. By that) become certain. [latin satisfacio]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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